Actually the Johnson battle rifle was a rifle the marines were trying to buy and they had the M1 Garand pushed on them. Which in the long run was a better deal, as the Johnson had some issues with it (rotary magazine or some such). Some were used in the pacific at the begining, so you see a few Johnsons for sale that have been reblued / restored.
They are fairly expensive, 4 or 5K if I remember right, but price has not gone up a lot over the years, limited targeted audience in wanting one.
I would go to gunboards.com and check out the US Military section or the Military Rifles section.
Ed
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Edward Tinker
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Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers
Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV
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